Senior Flight Controls Systems Engineer - Fly-By-Wire

Senior Flight Controls Systems Engineer - Fly-by-Wire
Employment Options:
Contract, Contract-to-Hire, or Direct Hire
Contract Duration:
6-12 months, where applicable
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid, typically 2-3 days per week onsite;
subject to change
Locations:
Montreal, QC;
Toronto, ON;
Wichita, KS;
Hartford, CT;
Dallas, TX;
Opa Locka, FL;
or Tucson, AZ
Travel:
Occasional travel to supplier facilities, regulatory authorities, final assembly lines, completion centers, and flight-test facilities
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Flight Controls Systems Engineer to support the integration, development, testing, certification, and in-service support of Fly-by-Wire (FBW) and Secondary Flight Control Systems for aircraft programs.
This position will work across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from early concepts and system requirements through integration, verification, aircraft testing, certification, and in-service troubleshooting.
The ideal candidate will have direct aerospace experience with flight control system definition, integration, and certification, along with a strong understanding of aircraft electrical, hydraulic, avionics, and autoflight interfaces.
Key ResponsibilitiesFlight Controls Systems Integration
Perform the integration of Fly-by-Wire and Secondary Flight Control Systems into the aircraft.
Support the development of system concepts, architectures, design approaches, and technical philosophies in collaboration with flight control system suppliers.
Perform and review engineering analyses to assess system concepts and technical feasibility.
Coordinate flight control system interfaces with related aircraft systems, including electrical, hydraulic, avionics, and autoflight systems.
Ensure system designs and equipment implementations meet applicable aircraft requirements and engineering standards.
Requirements Development & Systems Engineering
Develop, review, validate, and verify technical requirements for flight control systems.
Maintain clear traceability between system requirements, design solutions, verification activities, and certification evidence.
Ensure engineering activities comply with the ARP4754 development process.
Support technical trade studies and lifecycle cost evaluations for current and future aircraft programs.
Work closely with suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout system development and integration.
Verification, Validation & Certification
Develop and review verification and test procedures.
Execute and support testing using system test rigs and aircraft.
Analyze test results and investigate discrepancies.
Prepare and review technical test reports supporting aircraft certification activities.
Support compliance activities associated with Part 25 aircraft certification.
Coordinate with engineering teams, suppliers, test organizations, and regulatory stakeholders as required.
In-Service Support & Troubleshooting
Investigate flight control system issues affecting in-service aircraft.
Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
Define and implement corrective actions.
Provide technical support to aircraft production, final assembly, completion, flight-test, and in-service teams as required.
Support resolution of complex system and interface issues across multiple engineering disciplines.
QualificationsEducation & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 7 years of relevant aerospace engineering experience.
Direct involvement in the definition and certification of at least one Fly-by-Wire and/or Secondary Flight Control System.
Strong understanding of aircraft systems engineering, integration, verification, validation, and certification.
Technical ExpertiseCandidates Should Have Knowledge Or Experience In
Fly-by-Wire (FBW) flight control systems
Primary and secondary flight controls
Flight control system architecture and integration
Aircraft electrical, hydraulic, avionics, and autoflight interfaces
Systems requirements development and verification
Aircraft and test-rig testing
Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
ARP4754 development processes
Part 25 certification
Supplier technical coordination
Aircraft certification documentation
Modeling & Engineering Tools
Working knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow.
Experience modeling or performing dynamic simulations of flight control electrical and hydraulic actuators is considered an asset.
Familiarity with ADAMS or similar simulation environments is considered an asset.
Familiarity with CATIA is considered an asset.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience with requirements management tools is considered an asset.
Professional Skills
Strong systems-level engineering judgment and analytical problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Strong organization and ownership of assigned technical responsibilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and support time-sensitive aircraft issues.
Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, professional integrity, and results-oriented decision-making.
Customer-focused approach to engineering support and problem resolution.
Language Requirements
Fluency in English and French is required.
Travel RequirementsOccasional Travel May Be Required To Support
Supplier facilities and regulatory authorities
Final assembly activities in Montreal and Toronto
Completion Center activities in Montreal
Flight Test Center activities in Wichita
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